Author: Jessica Shelton

My Chemical Romance

December 21, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 21, 2019

My Chemical Romance’s “Helena” Lyrics Meaning

First off it should be noted that the titular character is in fact deceased. This is made most evident in the music video to “Helena”. But after that is when things get a little bit...

Gunna / Young Thug

December 21, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 21, 2019

“Diamonds” by Young Thug (ft. Gunna)

The “diamonds” which serve as the title of this song are both literal and metaphorical. Or stated otherwise, the singers are presenting themselves as being extremely wealthy. Thus they may opt to ice a woman...

Young Thug

December 20, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 20, 2019

“Hop Off a Jet” by Young Thug (ft. Travis Scott)

As would be expected on a song by Young Thug and Travis Scott, the primary focus on the lyrics of “Hop Off a Jet” is the artists’ extravagant wealth. Thus the title not only alludes...

Nick Cannon

December 20, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 20, 2019

“Canceled: Invitation” by Nick Cannon

“Canceled: Invitation” was the third diss track Nick Cannon has launched against Eminem within the timespan of less than two weeks in December of 2019. And whereas the two of them have had a relationship...

Lizzo

December 20, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 20, 2019

“Juice” by Lizzo

Lizzo is another one of the plus-sized artists who regularly deals with issues related to body image. And although her actual weight is never mentioned or directly referred in “Juice”, such is the general idea...

Michael Jackson

December 20, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 20, 2019 · Last modified October 20, 2023

Thriller by Michael Jackson

“Thriller” is an iconic pop song that is actually highlighted by a storyline which reads like a horror movie. Tracks with similar motifs have been released prior and since. But none have had the mass appeal...

Mike Oldfield

December 20, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 20, 2019

Mike Oldfield’s “To France” Lyrics Meaning

The addressee of Mike Oldfield’s classic “To France” appears to be someone who is looking for a new lease on life. And achieving this reality is metaphorically referred to as getting “to France”. Thus this European...

Machine Gun Kelly

December 19, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 19, 2019

“Why Are You Here” by Machine Gun Kelly

Machine Gun Kelly’s “Why Are You Here” would logically be directed towards the singer’s ex. MGK has stated that it is based on a real-life experience with someone he was once dating. And basically...

Yellowcard

December 19, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 19, 2019

“Holly Wood Died” by Yellowcard

This song is centered on a character named Holly Wood who serves as the narrator and/or subject on some of the other tracks featured on Yellowcard’s “Lights and Sounds”. This is the concluding track on...

Thomas Rhett

December 19, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published December 19, 2019

Thomas Rhett’s “Die a Happy Man” Lyrics Meaning

According to Thomas Rhett, “Die a Happy Man” is specifically about his relationship with his wife. This is someone he has known basically his whole life and married in 2012, when he was 22-years old....